© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Double Aureus "Binio" - Volusianus CONCORDIA AVGG; Concordia
| Gold | 5.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | 2 Aurei (25) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Aureus "Binio" - Volusianus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Concordia (CONCORDIA AVGG) on one side, which symbolizes harmony and unity, while the other side bears the image of the emperor Volusianus (251-253 AD). This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, marked by civil wars, political instability, and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin's design emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation, reflecting the values that the Roman Empire sought to uphold.
